On Tuesday November 29th, six NSHAHS Poets participated at the 2nd Annual High School Poetry Competition at Rambam Mesivta. Rachelle David, Jonathan Schneck, Anna Hardcastle, Cayla Gold, Jordana Jampel, and Elias Strober-Horowitz engaged in a slam-style spoken word battle in which they performed original free verse poems on the theme of “Light,” and connected haikus on the theme of “Jewish Battles”. A total of five schools competed for a panel of three published authors, vying for an award. Sophomore Anna Hardcastle achieved success, winning the “Best Free Verse” plaque, and Senior Elias Strober-Horowitz was honored with the“Overall Best Performance” plaque. Freshman Rachelle David was also approached personally by one of the judges at the end of the slam; he let her know that she was in close contention for a prize as well. Overall, NSHAHS had an amazing showing at the slam, being the only school to win more than one award. Congratulations to Elias, Anna, and all the NSHAHS slam poets, who did an amazing job!
What does Thanksgiving mean to most of us--a day off from school, dinner with family and friends, movies, sleeping late? It's true, there is definitely much to be excited about! Yet, above all else, Thanksgiving is a day when we thank Hashem for what we have. It is a day when we can think of our own lives, what we have been blessed with, and what we need to be thankful for.
On October 5th, some of our students were involved in a special program to benefit former-captive Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit. Over forty of our students joined hundreds of others from around the country in a video link with Gilad's parents. The thirty minute program consisted of Divrei Chizuk from such notable individuals as Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks and Elie Wiesel as well as a joint recitation of Tehillim. |
| Daniel Goldsmith with Director of Research, Allen Sachs |
